What is Urban Ministry? Kevin Jones
In this episode, we’ll be talking to Dr. Kevin Jones, professor of education and chair of the school of education at Kentucky State University.
13 Nov 202412min
Preaching in Urban Contexts: Jamaal Williams
“‘Teacher,’ said John, ‘we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.’ ‘Don’t stop him!’ Jesus replied.” These words from Mark chapter 9 remind ...
13 Nov 202411min
Partnering with Existing Churches in Urban Contexts: Jamaal Williams
“‘Teacher,’ said John, ‘we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.’ ‘Don’t stop him!’ Jesus replied.” These words from Mark chapter 9 remind ...
13 Nov 202413min
Why Does Urban Ministry Matter? Lilly H. Park
According to the book of Hebrews, “we do not have a lasting city here; we seek the city that is to come.” And yet, between now and the time when God reveals that lasting city that is to come, we are c...
13 Nov 202413min
How the Inner City Became the Way It Is: Kevin Jones
The inner city is defined by poverty—literally. The inner city has been defined as a region in a metropolitan area in which 20 percent or more of households live in poverty and where the median househ...
13 Nov 202416min
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Urban Ministry: Charles Shannon
Ministry is filled with surprises—but the types of surprises you face in ministry will be different, depending on your context. Paul urged Timothy against “myths and endless genealogies” in Ephesus—bu...
13 Nov 202411min
Caring for Your Family as a Church Planter: Nick Nye & Charles Shannon
What you do for God beyond your home will never typically be greater than what you practice with God within your home. Whether you’re single or married, with children or without, your family has a pro...
13 Nov 202418min
